What to do when it’s Hard to Make Friends
Let’s face it—it was soooooo much easier to make friends when we were little. Our friendships back then were usually based on convenience. For example, your friends were probably in your class at school, lived in your neighborhood, or went to your church. We had instant access to our friends every day at school or at home. We didn’t have to seek friends out. Even if you didn’t have a friend close by, all you had to do was say “hi” to someone on the playground, and you were instantly friends, even if only for the next 20 minutes. Children approach friendships with innocence. They haven’t been hurt, back-stabbed, or betrayed by friends. They don’t understand quite yet that friendships...
